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LUNACOM
In the year 2062, the United States Space Corps has one primary oversee the mining operations of the invaluable Helium-3 isotope, which powers most of the world's energy needs. But when the base is suddenly attacked by an unknown, invisible force, the military leaders find themselves cut off from communication with Earth and left to fend for themselves.
With no way to know who or what is behind the attack, tensions rise and alliances fracture as the outpost struggles to defend its resources and personnel against the unrelenting enemy. As the situation grows more desperate, a small group of officers and scientists must work together to uncover the truth and find a way to stop the attackers before it's too late.
With no way to know who or what is behind the attack, tensions rise and alliances fracture as the outpost struggles to defend its resources and personnel against the unrelenting enemy. As the situation grows more desperate, a small group of officers and scientists must work together to uncover the truth and find a way to stop the attackers before it's too late.
194 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 27, 2023
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July 9, 2023MWSA Review
Author Rich Wyatt has created a fascinating setting for his sci-fi novel, LUNACOM. The year is 2062, and the US has a large military presence on the moon to protect its mining activities there. New technologies have made clean energy a reality, but the largest mineral source required to produce this energy is located on the moon. Russia and its allies also have a military presence on the moon, safeguarding its mining operations. Tensions between the two nations have increased once again, and many feel it is only time before a shooting conflict will begin. Our protagonist, a young major, leads a group of mid-level officers as they come up with strategies to counter the strike when it comes. However, the Russians have a new technology never seen before by the US. Communication with Earth has been cut off, and defeat now would be catastrophic for the US and its allies. Author Wyatt has written a fresh, new look into the future with his book, LUNACOM. I recommend it.
Review by Bob Doerr (July 2023)
Author Rich Wyatt has created a fascinating setting for his sci-fi novel, LUNACOM. The year is 2062, and the US has a large military presence on the moon to protect its mining activities there. New technologies have made clean energy a reality, but the largest mineral source required to produce this energy is located on the moon. Russia and its allies also have a military presence on the moon, safeguarding its mining operations. Tensions between the two nations have increased once again, and many feel it is only time before a shooting conflict will begin. Our protagonist, a young major, leads a group of mid-level officers as they come up with strategies to counter the strike when it comes. However, the Russians have a new technology never seen before by the US. Communication with Earth has been cut off, and defeat now would be catastrophic for the US and its allies. Author Wyatt has written a fresh, new look into the future with his book, LUNACOM. I recommend it.
Review by Bob Doerr (July 2023)
June 15, 2023
A must read for anyone interested in sci-fi, space, or even where the future may be headed. This author does a great job of blending futuristic elements with military background and makes you feel like this is something that could be happening in 2023.
Loved the characters as well and really felt invested in them. I’m not usually a scifi reader but the author quickly changed that for me, will be recommending LUNACON to my friends and family!
Loved the characters as well and really felt invested in them. I’m not usually a scifi reader but the author quickly changed that for me, will be recommending LUNACON to my friends and family!
June 11, 2023
Creative Sci-fi
Very cool concept based on some real issues of today.
I really like this book it’s very easy to read. I might suggest developing it even more could become a series.
If you are a sci-fi fan this is a good choice
Very cool concept based on some real issues of today.
I really like this book it’s very easy to read. I might suggest developing it even more could become a series.
If you are a sci-fi fan this is a good choice
May 9, 2023
awesome
This is a pretty awesome military sci-fi. It’s also a hard science-fiction, which is my favorite type. I’m no Stranger to military sci-fi, and this one takes place in the year 2062. So not even that far in the future.
The United States is overseeing mining operations that power of the worlds energy sources. But then the base is attacked.
This is heavy on the military portion, and there are two timelines going on. It’s disturbingly accurate for the future actually. And even gets into cryptocurrency. It’s easy to believe that we aren’t far from this. Well done.
This is a pretty awesome military sci-fi. It’s also a hard science-fiction, which is my favorite type. I’m no Stranger to military sci-fi, and this one takes place in the year 2062. So not even that far in the future.
The United States is overseeing mining operations that power of the worlds energy sources. But then the base is attacked.
This is heavy on the military portion, and there are two timelines going on. It’s disturbingly accurate for the future actually. And even gets into cryptocurrency. It’s easy to believe that we aren’t far from this. Well done.
August 13, 2023
…it was impossible not to wonder if we were on the cusp of another major conflict and what role we might play in it. The weight of responsibility bore down on us as we contemplated the future.
The year is 2062 and Major Roman Whitacker has proudly joined the military Lunar Command units on the moon, mining a mineral precious to the Earth’s clean energy needs. Major Whitacker loves his job and is eagerly testing for advancement. Being on the moon is all he’s ever dreamed of. All is not peaceful, however, as Russia and China also vie for space and mining rights on the moon. Regardless, a tense peace and the promise of positive relations reign until a mysterious force attacks the LUNACOM base. Will Whitacker ever see his family back on Earth again?
In his introduction to LUNCOM, author Rich Wyatt invites the reader to join [him] in visualizing a future where space is the new frontier and where military operations must adapt to this new environment. He builds a very credible vision of Earth’s near future and extrapolates a carefully reasoned and believable history. It is evident that he has done a great deal of thinking and research in the process, considering past actions of governments under pressure to acquire and compete for scarce and difficult-to-obtain resources.
As an Army Human Resources professional with a business degree and experience in Afghanistan, it is clear Wyatt knows what he is talking about. Further, he presents a theme common in many modern science fiction selections, that technology, no matter how advanced, shouldn’t overshadow reliance on human ingenuity — a theme certainly at the fore of our minds with recent AI developments.
Overall, I found the book an interesting thought experiment and exercise in world-building. I liked Wyatt’s characters and found his premises believable. On the downside, however, the dual timeline of events could get confusing. Additionally, the story relied heavily on exposition: telling rather than showing. There was certainly a lot of background to fill in, but at times felt a bit like reading a military history book- for the future. As such, I’m confident readers who love military history and science fiction will love “LUNACOM” by Rich Wyatt.
The year is 2062 and Major Roman Whitacker has proudly joined the military Lunar Command units on the moon, mining a mineral precious to the Earth’s clean energy needs. Major Whitacker loves his job and is eagerly testing for advancement. Being on the moon is all he’s ever dreamed of. All is not peaceful, however, as Russia and China also vie for space and mining rights on the moon. Regardless, a tense peace and the promise of positive relations reign until a mysterious force attacks the LUNACOM base. Will Whitacker ever see his family back on Earth again?
In his introduction to LUNCOM, author Rich Wyatt invites the reader to join [him] in visualizing a future where space is the new frontier and where military operations must adapt to this new environment. He builds a very credible vision of Earth’s near future and extrapolates a carefully reasoned and believable history. It is evident that he has done a great deal of thinking and research in the process, considering past actions of governments under pressure to acquire and compete for scarce and difficult-to-obtain resources.
As an Army Human Resources professional with a business degree and experience in Afghanistan, it is clear Wyatt knows what he is talking about. Further, he presents a theme common in many modern science fiction selections, that technology, no matter how advanced, shouldn’t overshadow reliance on human ingenuity — a theme certainly at the fore of our minds with recent AI developments.
Overall, I found the book an interesting thought experiment and exercise in world-building. I liked Wyatt’s characters and found his premises believable. On the downside, however, the dual timeline of events could get confusing. Additionally, the story relied heavily on exposition: telling rather than showing. There was certainly a lot of background to fill in, but at times felt a bit like reading a military history book- for the future. As such, I’m confident readers who love military history and science fiction will love “LUNACOM” by Rich Wyatt.
July 13, 2023
Lunacom by Rich Wyatt is a fast-paced, science-fiction action that will captivate you from the start. The story quickly debriefs the reader on where everything begins and how the world has become very different in 2062, where the United States, China, and Russia all play significant roles in occupying various parts of space. Mining operations are a primary mission, and while artificial intelligence has advanced significantly, playing a pivotal role in everyday life, various challenges arise from this technology.
While many branches and outposts were created throughout the 2020s and 2030s, the U.S. military established Lunacom, or Lunar Command, to better manage many facets of the operations. As a streamlined approach and cooperative teams of scientists and operating forces appear to be moving positively, a mysterious force suddenly places them and everyone on Earth at risk. When communication is instantly cut off from military personnel, and their ability to send messages to Earth is thwarted, they must face an unknown threat and fight for their lives.
I really enjoyed reading this story, as Wyatt does an incredible job of reeling in the reader from the very start with a clear, visual description of the future world and a quick outline of how we got there. It’s also a cautionary tale, in a way, that gives readers a chance to ponder the use of technology, space exploration, and mining, among other developments, as a means to advance society. Will this advancement into the unknown improve people's lives on Earth and in space, or set us back when faced with frightening and unknown forces beyond our control?
Lunacom by Rich Wyatt is a spectacular adventure that will keep you turning one page after another from start to finish! I especially like how the author’s past experience with the military and related knowledge infuses a sense of reality into this story, which is ideal for anyone interested in sci-fi action and futuristic/military-themed tales. I hope to read more of Wyatt’s work!
While many branches and outposts were created throughout the 2020s and 2030s, the U.S. military established Lunacom, or Lunar Command, to better manage many facets of the operations. As a streamlined approach and cooperative teams of scientists and operating forces appear to be moving positively, a mysterious force suddenly places them and everyone on Earth at risk. When communication is instantly cut off from military personnel, and their ability to send messages to Earth is thwarted, they must face an unknown threat and fight for their lives.
I really enjoyed reading this story, as Wyatt does an incredible job of reeling in the reader from the very start with a clear, visual description of the future world and a quick outline of how we got there. It’s also a cautionary tale, in a way, that gives readers a chance to ponder the use of technology, space exploration, and mining, among other developments, as a means to advance society. Will this advancement into the unknown improve people's lives on Earth and in space, or set us back when faced with frightening and unknown forces beyond our control?
Lunacom by Rich Wyatt is a spectacular adventure that will keep you turning one page after another from start to finish! I especially like how the author’s past experience with the military and related knowledge infuses a sense of reality into this story, which is ideal for anyone interested in sci-fi action and futuristic/military-themed tales. I hope to read more of Wyatt’s work!
July 4, 2023
Lost in the Infodumps
I almost stopped reading during the first chapter, which is 100% infodump.
Chapter 2 is more infodump, but this time about the main character. Chapter 3 is still infodump, but at least we’re on the moon now!
The first dialog starts mid-way in Chapter 4… but it’s hardly scintillating! The author relies on telling, not showing… failing the cardinal rule of fiction writing, show - don’t tell.
I guess the author never read the book, The Martian, by Andy Weir. He knows how to start a book and get you hooked in the first sentence. Yet, Weir uses a lot of hard science in his storyline.
If you want a sci-if essay, give this book a try. If you want an engaging story you cannot put down, look elsewhere.
I almost stopped reading during the first chapter, which is 100% infodump.
Chapter 2 is more infodump, but this time about the main character. Chapter 3 is still infodump, but at least we’re on the moon now!
The first dialog starts mid-way in Chapter 4… but it’s hardly scintillating! The author relies on telling, not showing… failing the cardinal rule of fiction writing, show - don’t tell.
I guess the author never read the book, The Martian, by Andy Weir. He knows how to start a book and get you hooked in the first sentence. Yet, Weir uses a lot of hard science in his storyline.
If you want a sci-if essay, give this book a try. If you want an engaging story you cannot put down, look elsewhere.
July 6, 2023
Interesting Sci Fi
Wyatt cast an intriguing plot, however, by constantly jumping back years into training days while the mainline story moved forward, he made the overall presentation drag, added dozens of superfluous names, and, frankly, traded excitement for confusion. Otherwise, an interesting story.
Wyatt cast an intriguing plot, however, by constantly jumping back years into training days while the mainline story moved forward, he made the overall presentation drag, added dozens of superfluous names, and, frankly, traded excitement for confusion. Otherwise, an interesting story.
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